06/9/25 - 8/31/25

The Barnstormers Theatre is seeking individuals for employment as the Technical Director for our 2025 summer season. Each summer The BarnstormersTheatre produces 5 mainstage shows and other events during our summer season. The Technical Director handles all scenic construction needs, installation, and support for all shows while maintaining appropriate paperwork and leading the technical staff. We are looking for self-motivated individuals who can prioritize and execute required duties. Qualified applicants should have a strong background in reading and interpreting scaled drawings, scenic construction, experience with hand and power tools, safe construction and installation techniques, fabrication, and strong leadership skills. Applicants should be highly motivated, able to lift up to 75lbs, and ready to work in a fun and exciting environment in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire.

Please send a resume, cover letter, and two references to jobs@barnstormerstheatre.org

Compensation:

• $800 per week(W2)

• Furnished housing, and travel

Requirements:

• Great team player

• Create technical build drawings based on set design/production conversations in order to create scenic elements needed for shows.

• Work with Scenic Designer to ensure that set can be built within budget as determined with Production Manager and Artistic Director.

• Coordinate purchase and delivery of all materials needed for building of the set, working with the Scenic Charge and Head Electrician/Sound Engineer.

• Communicate with Stage Management about the scenic needs during the rehearsal process.

• Coordinate the needs and provide rehearsal items as necessary.

• Lead load in and strike the performance space.

• Modify stock items to suit the needs of a particular show.

• Maintain and inventory stock of platforms, flats, and other scenic pieces.

• Complete assigned work in a timely manner, with a high level of quality.

• Maintain a clean and safe work space.

• Valid Driver's license

• Proof of covid-19 vaccination will be required.

Preferred Skills:

• Technical direction

• Carpentry

• Foam Carving

• Tool maintenance

• Leadership of a crew

• Budgeting, ordering, and purchasing of materials

• Ability to maintain a positive work environment by communicating and behaving in a positive manner with all artists and staff from a variety of experience levels and backgrounds

06/9/25 - 8/31/25

The Barnstormers Theatre is seeking individuals for employment as carpenters for our 2025 summer season. Each summer The Barnstormers produce 5 mainstage shows and other events during our summer season. Carpenters help complete all scenic construction needs, installation, and support for all shows from provided construction drawings. 

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who can prioritize and execute required duties. Qualified applicants should have a strong background in reading and interpreting scaled drawings, scenic construction, experience with hand and power tools, safe construction and installation techniques. Applicants should be highly motivated, able to lift up to 75lbs, and ready to work in a fun and exciting environment in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. All contracts include salary and furnished shared housing. Company Members are required to arrive fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus.

Please send resume, cover letter to jobs@barnstormerstheatre.com to apply.

Compensation:

• $400 per week(W2)

• Furnished Bedroom shared housing & Travel stipend

Requirements:

• Great team player

• Assisting in building the set, with Technical Director, from construction drawings.

• Participate in load in and strike of performance space.

• Modify stock items to suit the needs of a particular show.

• Maintain and inventory stock of platforms, flats, and other scenic pieces.

• Complete assigned work in a timely manner, with a high level of quality.

• Maintain a clean and safe work space.

• Valid Driver’s License

• Proof of covid-19 vaccination will be required.

Preferred Skills:

• Scenic Carpentry

• Foam Carving

• Tool maintenance

• Collaboration with a crew

• Ability to maintain a positive work environment by communicating and behaving in a positive manner with all artists and staff from a variety of experience levels and backgrounds

• Ability to travel between performance, shop and rehearsal locations

06/09/25 - 08/31/31

The Barnstormers Theatre is seeking individuals for employment as a Properties Manager for five shows this summer:

The Properties Manager works with the Scenic Designer and Technical Director to handle all scenic property needs, property installation, and support for all shows while maintaining appropriate paperwork and leading the properties team. We are looking for self-motivated individuals who can prioritize and execute required duties. Qualified applicants should have a strong background in property construction with proficiency in hand and power tools, safe construction techniques, and fabrication. Applicants should be highly motivated, able to lift up to 75lbs, and ready to work in a fun and exciting environment in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. All contracts include salary and furnished shared housing. Company Members are required to arrive fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus. 

Please send resume, cover letter, and two references to jobs@barnstormerstheatre.org to apply.

Compensation:

• $500 per week(W2),

• Furnished housing, and travel stipend

Requirements:

• Great team player

• interpret the script/set design/production conversations in order to create properties needed for shows, including hand props, furniture, set dressing, perishables, etc.

• Communicate with Stage Management about the props needs during the rehearsal process.

• Pull and provide rehearsal items as necessary.

• Assist load in and load out of rehearsal halls and performance spaces

• Modify stock items to suit the needs of a particular show.

• Maintain and inventory properties stock.

• Complete assigned work in a timely manner, with a high level of quality.

• Maintain a clean and safe work space.

• Valid Driver's license

• Proof of covid-19 vaccination will be required. All company members will be tested weekly by the Covid Safety Manager, at no cost to staff.

Preferred Skills:

• Carpentry

• Painting and distressing techniques

• Foam Carving

• Machine and hand stitching

• Upholstery

• Electrical wiring of properties

• Creation of graphics and paper properties

• Tool maintenance

• Ability to maintain a positive work environment by communicating and behaving in a positive manner with all artists and staff from a variety of experience levels and backgrounds.

6/9/25 - 8/31/25

The Barnstormers Theatre is seeking individuals for employment as the Wardrobe Technician for our 2025 summer season. Each summer The Barnstormers produces 5 mainstage shows and other events during our summer season. The Wardrobe Supervisor will assist the Costume Shop Manger in maintaining costumes during the run of shows. The candidate will attend every performance during the 5-show summer series, assist in costume changes backstage, be responsible for the upkeep of costumes and the dressing rooms, and perform the daily show laundry. There will be opportunities for the candidate to work in the costume shop stitching and altering costume stock. We are looking for self-motivated individuals who can prioritize and execute required duties. Qualified applicants should have a strong background in theatrical costumes, working backstage, and collaborating with a team.

Applicants should be highly motivated, able to lift up to 50lbs, and ready to work in a fun and exciting environment in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. All contracts include salary and furnished shared housing. Company Members are required to arrive fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus.

Compensation:

• $400/week

• Furnished housing & travel stipend
  

Please send resume, cover letter, and two references to jobs@barnstormerstheatre.org to apply.

Job Dates: 6/9/25 - 8/31/25

The Barnstormers Theatre is seeking individuals for employment as the Head Electrician for our 2025 summer season. Each summer The Barnstormers Theatre produces 5 mainstage shows and other events during our summer season. The Head Electrician handles the lighting hang and runs lighting focus while supporting all shows, as well as working with the Production Manager on scheduling of electrics needs, as well as maintaining a clean and organized electrics area. We are looking for self-motivated individuals who can prioritize and execute required duties. Qualified applicants should have a strong background in reading and implementing lighting plots, maintenance of electrics stock, and strong leadership skills. Applicants should be highly motivated, able to lift up to 75lbs, be comfortable on ladders, and ready to work in a fun and exciting environment in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. All contracts include salary and furnished shared housing. Company Members are required to arrive fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus.

Compensation:

• $500/week(W2),

• Furnished housing & travel stipend

Please send resume, cover letter, and two references to jobs@barnstormerstheatre.org to apply.

If interested, there is opportunity to also design lights for the shows for an additional $1000 stipend per show. 

Requirements:

• Great team player

• Coordinate with Technical Director and Production Manager to assess, plan, and execute season electrics needs.

• Planning, scheduling, and estimating the labor needs for each show.

• Reading light plot, budgeting of purchases and rentals.

• Work with the Production Manager to stay within budget as determined by PM and Artistic Director

• Hang, cable, and focus light plots for each of the 5 shows of the season.

• Inspect, maintain, and repair electrical power distro inventory and assess other electrical needs.

• Complete assigned work in a timely manner, with a high level of quality.

• Maintain a clean and safe work space.

• Must be comfortable with ladders, heights, and best theatrical safety practices.

• Proof of covid-19 vaccination will be required

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of electrical loads and dimmer racks.

• Experience with programming ETC Ion light boards.

• Experience in the following preferred:

• Electrical systems and safety

• Familiarity with CAD software and LightWright

• Leadership of a crew of a variety of experience levels

• Decision making in high stress, fast paced situations

Job Dates: 6/9/25 - 8/31/25

The Barnstormers Theatre is seeking individuals for employment as the Sound Supervisor/A1 for our 2023 summer season. Each summer The Barnstormers Theatre produces 5 mainstage shows and other events during our summer season. The Sound Supervisor handles running the sound console for shows while supporting all shows, as well as working with the Production Manager on scheduling of electrics needs, as well as maintaining a clean and organized audio area. We are looking for self-motivated individuals who can prioritize and execute required duties. Qualified applicants should have a strong background in reading and implementing sound plots, maintenance of sound stock, and strong leadership skills.

Applicants should be highly motivated, able to lift up to 75lbs, and ready to work in a fun and exciting environment in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. All contracts include salary and furnished shared housing. Company Members are required to arrive fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus.

Please send resume, cover letter, and two references to jobs@barnstormerstheatre.org to apply.

Compensation:

• $500/week(W2)

• Furnished housing & travel stipend

If interested, there is opportunity to also design sound for some shows for an additional stipend per show. 

Requirements:

• Great team player

• Coordinate with the Technical Director and Production Manager to assess, plan, and execute season sound needs.

• Planning, scheduling, and estimating the labor needs for each show.

• Reading sound plots, working in coordination with the designers to budget purchases and rentals. 

• Work with the Production Manager to stay within budget as determined by PM and Artistic Director

• Hang, cable, and focus speaker plots for each of the 5 shows of the season.

• Complete assigned work in a timely manner, with a high level of quality.

• Maintain a clean and safe work space.

• Must be comfortable with ladders, heights, and best theatrical safety practices.

• Per current AEA guidelines due to the covid-19 pandemic, proof of covid-19 vaccination will be required

• The Barnstormers is committed to creating a safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment and all.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working on theatrical productions

• Experience with programming and operation of Behringer sound consoles, Theater Mix, and QLab

Experience in the following preferred:

• Familiarity with Line-By Line Mixing

• Familiarity with Vectorworks

• Leadership of a crew of a variety of experience levels

• Decision making in high stress, fast paced situations

The scenic charge artist is the sole painter for the summer season at the Barnstormers. They are responsible for sourcing, with the help of the Production Manager, paint and materials needed to bring the scenic designer's paint elevations to life.

An apprentice can be assigned as necessary to assist with large projects. Some overnight calls are required on change over days. Must be able to work on ladders and lift up to 50lbs.

Compensation:

• $500/week

• Housing included (potentially with a shared room)

• Travel reimbursement up to $150

Requirements:

• Great team player

• Previous experience as a scenic painter

• Valid Driver's license

• Able to lift up to 50lbs

• Comfortable on ladders

• Able to communicate effectively with Scenic Designers

Preferred Skills:

• Color mixing

• Floor treatments (i.e. wood grain, marble, flagstone, checker pattern, etc.)

• Distressing

• Stenciling

• Cartooning/Large scale painting (i.e. drops)

Production Apprentices at The Barnstormers Theatre

Compensation: $300/week + College credit, furnished housing & travel stipend included 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Each summer The Barnstormers produces 5 mainstage shows and other live events. Apprentices in the Program will be assigned to an area of interest in costume, properties, carpentry, paints, electrics, sound, marketing/front of house, or production areas where they will learn the best practice in their field from qualified professional production staff. They will assist their respective department heads, and work on a variety of projects and assignments. They will also act as run crew, dressers, light board operator, and sound board operator or A2.

Current college students willing to learn while working in a fast-paced historic summer theatre are encouraged to apply. The Barnstormers Theatre is proud that many apprentices have gone on to successful careers in the industry and return regularly in professional capacities as designers, technicians, actors and stage managers.

Applicants should be highly motivated and able to lift up to 50lbs. All contracts include salary and furnished shared housing. College credit in addition to weekly pay is possible. 

APPRENTICE TESTIMONIALS 

This summer was my first experience working in a theater environment outside of an educational setting and I could not be happier to say I got to spend it with the Barnstormers! The sense of comradery and positivity that is promoted by management really makes it for me. I have never bonded so quickly with a group of people so fast in my life, especially in an occupational environment. 

I learned so much, not only in my specific field, but in all aspects of theater. At Barnstormers, you get to meet and work with so many extremely talented people who are all so eager to do their jobs. It’s a wonderful place to make connections with people who work professionally in the industry. Living in Tamworth for the summer is a great perk of the job, and the theater itself is a very nice space to work in. It was so exciting to get to learn and grow as a technician during my time at the Barnstormers, all while working on the very high quality productions with the most talented group of performers and crew you could ask for.” 

ABOUT THE BARNSTORMERS: Entering our 95th season, The Barnstormers is one of the oldest summer theaters in America located in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. Over 40 professional actors, directors, designers, stage managers and technicians from around the country join an experienced core company to become a part of The Barnstormers Theatre family. Our company members come together for an intense season of nonstop creative action. 

TO APPLY: Send resume, cover letter, and contact info for two references to apprenticeship@barnstormerstheatre.org

Proof of covid-19 vaccination will be required.

The Barnstormers is committed to creating a safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment.